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Edo State House Of Assembly Confirms Yussuf Alli As New Sports Commission Chairman

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5 years ago

March 7, 2022

The Edo State House of Assembly has officially confirmed Yussuf Alli as the new chairman of the state’s Sports Commission.

Ali, a former Team Nigeria Captain and national long jump record holder met with the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon Marcus Onobun and other Lawmakers on Monday.

The Lawmakers who were very impressed with Alli’s wealth of experience enjoined the University of Missouri alumnus to do his best in taking sports in Edo State to the next level.

Alli who has seamlessly transited from active sports involvement into administration and organisation thanked the Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki for considering him for the new role while promising to justify the confidence reposed in him.

The Commonwealth Gold Medalist also expressed gratitude to the sports-loving Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu who has helped re-engineered a revival in sports in Edo State.

He said “I feel very honoured to be appointed by my people to help oversee sports in Edo State and make it better than it is presently.

“While I know it is not an easy task, I know with the support of the state government, the lawmakers, other members of the sports commission board and of course the good people of Edo State, we will all succeed together”

Among many other accomplishments, Alli was the competition director for the Edo 2020 National Sports Festival which was widely adjudged as one of the best organised in recent times.

Hon. Frank Ilaboya, Mrs. Anehita Emeya, and Barr. Osayaba Osareren, Dr. Emmanuel Igbinosa, Mr. Asue Ighodalo and Mr. Uyi Akpata are the other nominees in the new-look Edo Sports Commission board

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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja

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12 hours ago

October 2, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.

In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.

Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.

The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.

As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.

The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.

The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.

With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.

Africa is coming to Abuja.

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